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ZINC FOR DIARRHOEA MANAGEMENT IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA: A REVIEW
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ABSTRACT
Objectives: To review the evidence supporting the inclusion of zinc for diarrhoea management
specifi cally in sub-Saharan Africa where diarrhoea remains a leading cause of morbidity and
mortality.
Data sources: We searched PubMed for studies assessing the effi cacy and effectiveness of zinc for
the treatment and prevention of common childhood morbidities.
Study selection: We included only studies conducted in sub-Saharan Africa.
Data synthesis: Details of studies conducted in sub-Saharan Africa are presented in the context of
the global evidence supporting the use of zinc for diarrhoea management.
Conclusions: There is a signifi cant body of evidence to support the use of zinc for diarrhoea
management in sub-Saharan Africa. The accelerated introduction of zinc into routine communitybased
diarrhoea treatment is critical for the reduction of diarrhoea morbidity and mortality.
Objectives: To review the evidence supporting the inclusion of zinc for diarrhoea management
specifi cally in sub-Saharan Africa where diarrhoea remains a leading cause of morbidity and
mortality.
Data sources: We searched PubMed for studies assessing the effi cacy and effectiveness of zinc for
the treatment and prevention of common childhood morbidities.
Study selection: We included only studies conducted in sub-Saharan Africa.
Data synthesis: Details of studies conducted in sub-Saharan Africa are presented in the context of
the global evidence supporting the use of zinc for diarrhoea management.
Conclusions: There is a signifi cant body of evidence to support the use of zinc for diarrhoea
management in sub-Saharan Africa. The accelerated introduction of zinc into routine communitybased
diarrhoea treatment is critical for the reduction of diarrhoea morbidity and mortality.
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